Library Specialist
- Employer
- Lamar University
- Location
- Beaumont, TX, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Reporting to the Head of Learning and Research, this position provides research, reference, instructional, outreach, and administrative support for the library. Responsibilities include assisting library users, supporting instructional and engagement initiatives, creating and maintaining digital content and research guides, coordinating outreach activities and events, and collaborating with library faculty and staff to promote awareness and effective use of library resources. The position requires excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic academic environment.
Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Reference, Research, and Instructional Support:
- Provide reference and research assistance through multiple service channels, including in-person, phone, email, and chat.
- Deliver research consultations, library overview sessions, and instructional support activities.
- Assist librarians with in-person, hybrid, and online instruction and maintain strong knowledge of library resources, services, and
operations.
- Support the planning, promotion, coordination, and execution of library outreach initiatives, events, programs, displays, and engagement activities.
- Assist with event setup and breakdown and participate in activities designed to increase awareness and use of
library services and resources.
- Create and maintain content for library social media platforms and other digital communication channels.
- Develop, update, and maintain LibGuides, research guides, multimedia resources, and other instructional materials in collaboration with library
faculty and staff.
- Provide administrative support to the Learning and Research Department, including managing communications, scheduling, maintaining calendars, preparing documents, and supporting daily departmental operations.
- Maintain inventory of outreach, training, and instructional materials; assist with purchasing recommendations and resource organization.
- Participate in cross-training activities, prepare and distribute outreach materials, support printing and copying needs,
and perform other related duties as assigned in support of library operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Proficiency with computer applications, including email, Microsoft OfficeSuite, online research tools and social media platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in library science
- Previous experience working in a library in a higher education setting.
- Familiar with library databases, information resources and citation styles.
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of library resources, research methods, and informationservices.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and instructional support tolibrary users.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, social media platforms, web-based tools, and online communication technologies.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and serve various populations.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and established guidelines.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Job Conditions: Indoor office conditions. Extensive computers use.
Who We Are:
Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.
Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.
Benefits:
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Organization
Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.
Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.
Academics
A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.
Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have:
- Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
- Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
- Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
- Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.
Athletics
Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.
LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.
Campus Life
A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.
Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.
Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.
Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:
- Join a fraternity or sorority
- Get involved in community service
- Delve into a cause
- Nurture spiritual beliefs
- Start networking in future professions
- Do all of the above.
LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.
History
Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.
Visit/Apply
Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu
To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions
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